Comparing the 2014 Toyota Corolla and Mazda3

Comparing the 2014 Toyota Corolla and Mazda3

Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times

The in-dash navigation system of the Toyota Corolla, top, compared with the system in the Mazda3. The Corolla tested came with a great touch-screen navigation system with traffic alerts. In the Mazda tested, dash controls and a wonderfully straightforward touch screen have an Audi-like quality to them. They're even nicer than what you'll find on the larger Mazda6 sedan.

The in-dash navigation system of the Toyota Corolla, top, compared with the system in the Mazda3. The Corolla tested came with a great touch-screen navigation system with traffic alerts. In the Mazda tested, dash controls and a wonderfully straightforward touch screen have an Audi-like quality to them. They're even nicer than what you'll find on the larger Mazda6 sedan. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

The in-dash navigation system of the Toyota Corolla, top, compared with the system in the Mazda3. The Corolla tested came with a great touch-screen navigation system with traffic alerts. In the Mazda tested, dash controls and a wonderfully straightforward touch screen have an Audi-like quality to them. They're even nicer than what you'll find on the larger Mazda6 sedan.